If you want to make a difference and love being surrounded by the best and the brightest minds, Bureau Veritas Canada might be the place for you!

 

 

Here are our Core Values:

 

Trusted

 

Responsible

 

Ambitious & Humble

 

Open & Inclusive

 

 

If these values resonate with you, Bureau Veritas is looking for a

 

Job Title: Laboratory Technician 1

Reports to (title): Laboratory Supervisor / Laboratory Manager

Department: Environmental Microbiology (Water Micro)

Burnaby, B.C.

Full-Time

 

Basic Purpose: What is the overall function of the job?

 

Results oriented to produce high quality defensible analytical data, safely and on time by following

applicable Standard Operating Procedures. Perform sample preparation/extractions of target

compounds under specific matrices and provide general laboratory support in the analysis of samples.

 

Key Accountability/Responsibilities: What specifically is this job expected to accomplish?

 

· Adheres to Bureau Veritas’ Code of Ethics.

· Review LIMS summary reports to plan and organize daily work

· Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) when conducting following work:

o Perform sample preparation and procedures prior to analyses

o Perform some basic testing procedures

o Identify any non-routine samples and seek guidance on procedures for handling

· Meet quality and TAT specifications required by the client and ensure samples are analyzed within holding

time requirements

· Identify and communicate procedural non-conformances to Supervisor

· Employ proper laboratory techniques to minimize risk of mislabeling, sample mix-up and cross

contamination between samples and other materials

· Provide general laboratory support

· Update supervisor/manager workstation status including advance notification of any delays

· Support and comply with all Bureau Veritas policies, Quality System and Health & Safety program

· Participate, when requested in department and Health & Safety meetings

· Participate, when requested in internal and external audits

· Keep work area clean, neat and organized

· Maintain training records and relevant qualifications

· All other responsibilities as assigned

 

Skills and Knowledge: What skills and knowledge are used to carry out job responsibilities and solve problems?

 

· Post-Secondary school education or equivalent experience

· Accurately follows Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and instructions

· Detail oriented with accurate record keeping skills.

· Good time-management, communication, multi-tasking and priority setting skills.

· Strong computer skills

· Positive outlook with an ability to work in a fast-paced environment

· Adapt to a changing environment

· Work both independently and as part of a team

· Must be able to learn quickly

 

 

Work Relationships

 

· Internal: Laboratory Operations, Customer Service and Sample Logistics Departments

· External: N/A

Working Conditions: physical work environment, physical effort, visual and listening attention, and travel

 

· High level of work production in fast-paced lab environment

· Can involve the repetition of the same process

· Requires patience, tenacity and persistence

· Flexible working hours, overtime and shift work

· May involve long periods of standing

· Some lifting and carrying (up to 10kg)

· Hazardous materials are handled using established safety procedures and appropriate equipment
 

Benefits:

 

Health & Dental Coverage Life Insurance STD & LTD Coverage Company RRSP match Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Professional Development

 

Bureau Veritas is proud to be committed to providing fair and competitive pay.

 

The salary range for this role is $19.00 -  $20.36 an hour.

 

Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills,  experience, and market location.